MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

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My mom always encouraged us to try different foods. She made it her mission in life to expose us to new recipes with a unique flavor combination. This salad reminds me of my mom because she always made mealtime into something exciting. -Christine Green, Conway, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 18 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
2-1/2 cups quartered and thinly sliced cucumbers
1-1/4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and halved
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
6 slices provolone cheese, chopped
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 pound hard salami, cubed
1 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, peppers, capers and pasta. Stir in the feta and provolone cheeses, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and salami. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.